Finding the Third Proportional to 492,524.44 and 1,078,466.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,524.44 and 1,078,466.63 is: 2,361,487.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,524.44 : 1,078,466.63 = 1,078,466.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,524.44/1,078,466.63 = 1,078,466.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,524.44x = 1,078,466.63 × 1,078,466.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,524.44x = 1,163,090,261,238.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,163,090,261,238.89/492,524.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,361,487.42
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